Renowned talent manager, Louiza Williams, has predicted a major shift in the Nigerian entertainment industry, with Afrobeats leading the charge in fostering cross-industry collaborations and global influence.

Williams highlighted the growing intersection between music and fashion, citing notable examples like Wizkid and Davido gracing international fashion runways, and Zlatan Ibile, who recently launched his own fashion label. “I feel that in 2025, we may see more cross-industry partnerships, with fashion, film and music blending even more seamlessly,” she said.

She noted that Afrobeats giants are spearheading these collaborations, setting the stage for other industries to follow. “Wizkid has always been on it. Davido was seen on a fashion runway. These are signs of what’s to come,” she added, underscoring the creative fusion taking place within Nigeria’s entertainment ecosystem.

She also predicted a continued rise in the prominence of social media influencers and content creators, driven by platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. According to her, these platforms will remain pivotal in shaping the entertainment space, creating opportunities for brand partnerships and product placements. “Young stars like Pryme, Peller and Fola will soar even bigger, leveraging their unique appeal to captivate global audiences,” she stated.

Looking at the global stage, she emphasized Afrobeat’s increasing dominance, forecasting that Nigerian artists such as Kizz Daniel, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, Ayra Starr and Neo Phlames will continue to expand their influence worldwide. “Nigerian music will likely become even more central to global charts, festivals and streaming platforms. Artists will explore new genres and cross-border collaborations, further solidifying Afrobeats as a global force,” she explained.

Williams also touched on the economic growth of the entertainment industry, predicting that Nigeria will become a hub for international investors and collaborators. “With the rapid economic growth in entertainment, we can expect more international investors to channel funds into Nigerian music, film and content sectors. This will elevate Nigerian and African entertainment to unprecedented heights,” she concluded.